I have been on and off medications for three years now and I still show symptoms of mania and depression but the cycles last a much shorter period.

For example, I had a manic Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this past weekend that involved: drinking, sex, and partying all hours of the night while working all three days vs being manic the entire summer.

I tend to show more hypomanic symptoms and slight depressive symptoms when I am on my meds.